Help me give my students a brand new, engaging, and organized classroom library!
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Hiro's classroom raised $666
This project is fully funded
My Project
My bright first-graders are ready to dive into the world of reading, but our current library needs a serious boost! Many of our books are worn and falling apart, and we lack the engaging, age-appropriate materials to truly spark their imaginations. This project aims to transform our library into a vibrant hub of literacy by providing new, sturdy bookshelves, organized book bins, and exciting book sets. These resources will create a welcoming space where my students can explore diverse stories and develop a lifelong love for reading.
By investing in new, high-interest books, we can ignite a passion for literacy in our young learners.
I am selecting books that resonate with their interests, ensuring they're excited to pick up a book and discover new worlds. These new materials, combined with organized storage, will make our library a place where students can easily find and enjoy books, fostering their vocabulary, comprehension, and overall academic growth. Help me provide my first-graders with the tools they need to become confident and enthusiastic readers!
Half of students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Lakeshore Neon Help-Yourself Book Bins - Set of 6 Colors
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$46.99
3
$140.97
VASAGLE Set of 2 Bookshelves, 31.5 Inches Wide, 3-Tier Open Bookcases with Adjustable Storage Shelves, Floor Standing Units, Cloud White ULBC173T14-2
• Amazon Business
$104.99
1
$104.99
Pigeon Collection - 6 Book Set - Collection
• AKJ Education
$78.80
1
$78.80
Random House Magic Tree House Paperback Book Set 1 #1-8 Level M - Set of 8
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$43.16
1
$43.16
Six Books Box Collection Set (The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, The Magician's Elephant, The Tale of Despereaux, Because of Winn-Dixie, Flora & Ulysses,The Tiger Rising)
• Amazon Business
$28.00
1
$28.00
hand2mind Mini Plastic Handheld Magnifying Glasses, 3X and 6X, Without Lanyard (Pack of 10)
• Amazon Business
$8.83
1
$8.83
I Have Ants in My Pants: A Picture Book About Learning Self-Control and Respecting Others Space
• Amazon Business
$8.76
1
$8.76
Materials cost
$413.51
Vendor shipping charges
$97.84
Sales tax
$18.19
3rd party payment processing fee
$6.20
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$565.74
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$99.84
Total project goal
$665.58
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$665.58
1 Donor
-$332.79
Donations toward project cost
-$282.87
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$49.92
match offer
-$332.79
Match offer toward project cost
-$282.87
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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